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About Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy is a non-invasive use of different types of electrical stimulation to treat different problems, each works in slightly different ways, depending on what type of problem they are treating. The main types of electrotherapy devices are Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC), and Interferential. OrthoRehab offers a variety of electrotherapy products from several leading manufacturers including Rehabilicare and Medi-Stim. Please click on an electrotherapy modality to find out more.
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  • NMES
  • HVPC
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    TENS
    Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) devices are used to help control both chronic and acute (short-term) pain. TENS uses two methods to provide pain relief, Gate Control and Endorphin Production. Since the same nerve cannot carry a pain impulse and a non-pain impulse simultaneously, the stronger, non-pain impulse over rides the pain signal, this is known as “Gate Control.” TENS stimulation also encourages the production and release of greater amounts of endorphin, which interacts with pain receptors, much as a narcotic does, but without the detrimental side effects. TENS is very effective in blocking pain and is used to treat painful conditions in the spine, joints, and muscles.
    TS-1211 TENS

    TS-1211 DIGITAL TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRO NEUROMUSCULAR (TENS) UNIT

      This devices has 5 treatment modes including:
    • Burst, Normal, Modulated Rate and Width, Strength Duration (SDJ and a Bi Pulse mode (gate control pain-blocking and endorphin release treatment).
    • A built-in memory chip recalls the last used settings whenever the unit is turned back on
    • Small, portable size along with a durable belt clip allows the unit to be worn comfortably at the waistline or carried around in a pocket.
    • The microprocessor controls provide "clean" and precise settings, and can be programmed to monitor usage times of up to 60 treatment sessions, recording up to 999 minutes per session. This feature allows for monitoring the patient's progress.
    • A built-in memory chip to recalls the last used settings whenever the unit is turned back on
    • A low battery indicator to alert the patient that a new battery will be needed soon.
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    NMES

    TENS works with the nerve fibers and is only used for pain management, however, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) stimulation replicates the signals of voluntary muscle contractions– working with the muscle fibers instead of the nerve fibers. With this type of movement, NMES is used to strengthen and prevent muscle atrophy in patients unable to exercise their own muscles because of dehabilitative or traumatic injury.

    NMES also helps to move fluid out of swollen tissue in an injured area to help reduce edema. Common candidates for NMS therapy are patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, muscle strains or tears, or patients who have undergone cartilage or tendon repair. NMES Benefits:

  • Reduce edema
  • Reduce muscle spasms
  • Increase blood circulation
  • Muscle re-education
  • Muscle strengthening
  • Increase or maintain range of motion
  • Pain relief

    • Featured here is the TS-1311

    Patients can choose from three treatment modes which include:

  • Synchronous (both channels stimulate ON and OFF at the same time),
  • Continuous (with the set frequency, either channel operates continuously with no OFF time),
  • Alternating (stimulation alternates back and forth between the two channels).
  • The microprocessor controls provide "clean" and precise settings, and can be programmed to monitor usage times of up to 60 treatment sessions, recording up to 999 minutes per session. This feature allows for monitoring the patient's progress.
  • A built-in memory chip to recalls the last used settings whenever the unit is turned back on.
  • A low battery indicator to alert the patient that a new battery will be needed soon.
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    HVPC
    High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) is used to increase local blood circulation, restore range of motion, and reduce pain. HVPC can be used with traditional electrodes or in a water bath for those patients hypersensitive to standard electrical stimulation or when traditional electrode placement is not possible. Featured here is the GV IITM which has the features that include:
  • Continuous and alternating stimulation modes
  • A belt clip, making the unit portable and wearable
  • Rechargable line powered RePakTM
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